Statewide Programs

The below map details US states that have committed to statewide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs as of 9/5/2024.


State commitment requires Legislation, Governor support, and State Funding. The goal of a Statewide Program is to have DPIL program coverage across all counties and all zip codes and enroll +65% of all eligible 0-5 children in the state.


States in Green= Fully Covered

State Program launched. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is available in all counties/all zip codes in the state.


States in Orange= Expansion in Progress

State Program launched—county expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in process.


States in Blue= Coming Soon

State Program not launched. Statewide expansion plans are in process.

Below is a map of the Regional and State Directors for the U.S.

Feel free to contact your Regional or State Director with questions regarding state funding, legislators' interest in a statewide program, or program sustainability.

Regional Directors

North- Lauren Wirt

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South- Kahla Williams

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Mid- Michelle Anthony

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West- Rachel King

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State Teams

  • Alabama- Auriel Thompson

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  • Indiana- Katie Mullins

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  • Illinois- Audra Cottrell

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  • Kentucky- Libby Suttles

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  • Louisiana- Dakota Henry

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  • Oregon- Kaylee Crystal

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For all other questions, please send an email to [email protected]

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